Full Throttle Campground
TWIN ARCHES
The Twin Arches are generally considered the most impressive rock arches
in the eastern United States. They consist of the North Arch which is 62’
high with an arch clearance of 51’, and the South Arch which is 103’ high
with a clearance of 70’. The trail to the Twin Arches is a .7 mile walk.
From there you can follow the loop to Charit Creek Lodge. The Twin Arches
Loop is 4.6 miles long.
https://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/twinarchlt.htm
HISTORIC SCOTT COUNTY JAIL
The Historic Scott County Jail was built in 1904, and is on the National
Register of Historic Places and is located in Huntsville, TN. It now provides
tours for the public and even has openings for private paranormal tours.
https://www.historicscottcojail.com/
Attractions Nearby
Some of the earliest settlers of Scott County arrived in the late stages of the 18th century; approximately in
the neighborhood of 1778. They cultivated and established their farmland around the New River and its
tributaries. The beautiful area we all know and love as Scott County was known as North Carolina then.
Today, Scott County has much more to offer; such as, Twin Arches, Big South Fork National River and
Recreation Area, Leatherwood Ford, Historic Scott County jail, and Angel Falls overlook just to name a few!
Call us today for your next great adventure!
276-870-5677
12155 Brimstone Road, Robbins, TN 37852-4927
BRUSHY MOUNTAIN STATE PENITENTARY
Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary was Tennessee’s first maximum-security
prison located in a remote section of the Cumberland Plateau. It housed the
state’s most violent prisoners, with some having sentences of over 200 years.
It was established in 1896 and operated until 2009. Tours are now provided to
view the prison. https://tourbrushy.com/
Photo credit: Kristy Sumner, Historic Scott County Jail
Photo courtesty of Brushy Mountain State Penitentiay
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